{"id":3251,"date":"2026-01-02T12:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T07:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3251"},"modified":"2026-01-02T14:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T09:00:38","slug":"2026-kia-seltos-launched-at-rs-10-99-lakh-with-big-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/2026-kia-seltos-launched-at-rs-10-99-lakh-with-big-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Kia Seltos Launched at Rs 10.99 Lakh With Big Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3251\" class=\"elementor elementor-3251\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98dbe2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98dbe2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc63ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dc63ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia India has officially introduced the 2026 Kia Seltos, setting a new benchmark in the fiercely competitive mid-size SUV market. With prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh and going up to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), Kia\u2019s aggressive pricing strategy aims to deliver more value than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd36f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ddd36f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Competitive Pricing: A Strong Statement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa215e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa215e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2026 Seltos is available at a highly competitive price range:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Base Variant<\/strong>: Rs 10.99 lakh<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Top Variant<\/strong>: Rs 19.99 lakh<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These prices make the new Seltos one of the most attractively priced premium mid-size SUVs in India, offering features and space comparable to more expensive models.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3594fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3594fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Production and Local Manufacturing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12babc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e12babc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia has begun production of the new Seltos at its Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh. This ensures:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Faster deliveries<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A steady supply to dealerships<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Focus on both domestic and export markets<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Anantapur plant remains crucial to Kia&#8217;s global SUV operations<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a451ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a451ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Built on the Advanced K3 Platform<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fcef7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fcef7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A major highlight of the 2026 Seltos is its transition to Kia&#8217;s global K3 platform, offering:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increased structural rigidity<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enhanced crash safety<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved comfort and drivability<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reduced noise and vibration<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Compatibility with advanced safety technologies<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This upgrade significantly boosts driving confidence and vehicle longevity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1a926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab1a926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Larger Dimensions: More Space, More Presence<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d0878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49d0878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new Seltos is bigger and more spacious, offering:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enhanced cabin room<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More comfortable rear seating<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Increased boot space<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved highway stability<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These improvements make it a perfect choice for families and long-distance travelers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d76ee2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d76ee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evolved Exterior Design: Sporty and Sophisticated<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0b637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d0b637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia has retained the Seltos\u2019 signature sporty DNA while adding premium touches:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Brighter LED headlamps and DRLs<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Redesigned grille and bumpers<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>New alloy wheel designs<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Strong, SUV-like stance<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The updated design exudes an upscale, international appeal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00f7c46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00f7c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upgraded Cabin: Premium Comfort and Features<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a611c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a611c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inside, the 2026 Seltos stands out with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A larger touchscreen infotainment system<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Digital instrument cluster<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Premium upholstery options<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved seat cushioning<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enhanced sound insulation<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The overall cabin experience rivals that of luxury vehicles, especially in higher trims.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6893146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6893146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety Comes First<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c1163 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90c1163\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia places a strong focus on safety, with features including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multiple airbags<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ABS with EBD<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Electronic stability control<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reinforced body structure<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These upgrades cater to evolving safety standards and the needs of safety-conscious buyers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ece1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2ece1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Engine and Performance Options<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8160052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8160052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new Seltos provides a range of efficient and powerful engines tailored for Indian roads:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Petrol engines for city and highway use<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Turbocharged variants for performance enthusiasts<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diesel options for long-distance drivers<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multiple transmission choices<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This variety caters to daily commuters, driving enthusiasts, and families alike.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59184b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"59184b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Driving Experience: Efficiency and Comfort<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0151ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0151ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia has enhanced the ride quality of the Seltos with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved fuel efficiency<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Easy city maneuverability<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stable highway performance<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Refined chassis and suspension for Indian conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-777a526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"777a526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rivals in the Mid-Size SUV Segment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f540ae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f540ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2026 Seltos competes directly with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hyundai Creta<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maruti Grand Vitara<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Toyota Hyryder<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tata Sierra<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What sets the Seltos apart is its aggressive pricing, advanced platform, feature-packed variants, and proven reliability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c87b66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c87b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why the 2026 Kia Seltos is a Smart Choice<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad87f02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad87f02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Top reasons to consider the new Seltos:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Competitive pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Larger, safer platform<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High-end aesthetics and interiors<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advanced technology<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong resale and aftersales network<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This blend of features and value makes the Seltos one of the best all-around SUVs under Rs 20 lakh.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31df121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31df121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert Take: Market Impact<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e27188 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e27188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia\u2019s pricing and feature strategy place strong pressure on competitors. By offering more SUV for less money, Kia is set to drive the mid-size SUV segment forward and maintain its leadership.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0286eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0286eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Buyer Profile: Who Should Choose the Seltos?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f383ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f383ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2026 Seltos is ideal for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Urban families<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Highway travelers<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Upgraders from hatchbacks or compact SUVs<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Buyers seeking premium features without luxury car pricing<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you prioritize design, technology, safety, and brand trust, the new Seltos is a compelling option.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35e03cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35e03cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kia\u2019s Vision for India<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e768ca6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e768ca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the new Seltos, Kia aims to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengthen its SUV portfolio<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Boost exports<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Introduce more connected features<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explore electrification in the coming years<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Seltos remains pivotal to Kia\u2019s growth strategy in India.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e7afd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49e7afd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e495ba5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e495ba5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2026 Kia Seltos sets a new standard in the mid-size SUV market with its advanced platform, premium upgrades, and value-driven pricing. For buyers seeking a future-ready, feature-rich SUV, the new Seltos is a game-changer that checks all the right boxes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b382530 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b382530\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9b2aae uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"f9b2aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-261' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-f02bb72\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-f02bb72 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69dac166a9093\">What is the price range of the 2026 Kia Seltos in India?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom).<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-48a57a8\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-48a57a8 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69dac166a9244\">Which platform is the new Seltos built on?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The advanced global K3 platform.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-4a329fe\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-4a329fe uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69dac166a9281\">Is the 2026 Seltos larger than the previous model?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, it offers more space and comfort.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8dfbaf3\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8dfbaf3 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69dac166a92bb\">Who are the main competitors?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, and Tata Sierra.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-06fcacc\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" 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